UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — PM to visit Rajasthan on 28th February

Q1. Under the Nationwide HPV Vaccination Drive launched from Ajmer in February 2026, how many doses of the Gardasil-4 vaccine are administered to each eligible girl?

  • A. One
  • B. Two
  • C. Three
  • D. Four

Q2. With reference to the Nationwide HPV Vaccination Drive launched from Ajmer on 28 February 2026, consider the following statements: 1. The programme is implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. 2. The vaccine is provided free of cost at designated government health facilities. 3. Girls who turn 15 within 90 days of the campaign are also eligible. 4. The vaccine used is quadrivalent, covering HPV types 6, 11, 16 and 18. Which of the above statements is/are NOT correct?

  1. The programme is implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
  2. The vaccine is provided free of cost at designated government health facilities.
  3. Girls who turn 15 within 90 days of the campaign are also eligible.
  4. The vaccine used is quadrivalent, covering HPV types 6, 11, 16 and 18.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 1 and 4
  • C. 2 and 3
  • D. 3 only

Q3. India's first indigenously developed HPV vaccine, CERVAVAC, is designed to protect against how many types of the Human Papillomavirus?

  • A. Two
  • B. Three
  • C. Four
  • D. Nine

Q4. CERVAVAC was developed by the Serum Institute of India with support from the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and BIRAC under which partnership programme?

  • A. Grand Challenges India
  • B. National Biopharma Mission
  • C. Mission COVID Suraksha
  • D. Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

Q5. With reference to the HPV vaccination measure announced in the Union Budget 2024-25 under the 'Nari Shakti' focus, consider the following statements: 1. The announcement was made in the Interim Union Budget 2024-25. 2. It proposed to encourage HPV vaccination for girls in the 9–14 age group. 3. The measure was presented under the 'Nari Shakti' focus of the Budget. 4. The vaccination was aimed at preventing breast cancer. Which of the above statements is/are NOT correct?

  1. The announcement was made in the Interim Union Budget 2024-25.
  2. It proposed to encourage HPV vaccination for girls in the 9–14 age group.
  3. The measure was presented under the 'Nari Shakti' focus of the Budget.
  4. The vaccination was aimed at preventing breast cancer.
  • A. 1 and 2
  • B. 3 only
  • C. 4 only
  • D. 2 and 3

Q6. The HPV vaccination initiative announced under 'Nari Shakti' in the 2024-25 Budget has been operationalised in 2026 by integrating it into which of the following?

  • A. Universal Immunization Programme
  • B. Mission Indradhanush
  • C. Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram
  • D. Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan